3.1

Judith Scott

Communication - California State University Fresno

3.1
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
46%
Would Retake
107
Reviews
3.1
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
3.2
Helpful
3.1
Clarity

46%

Would Retake

107

Reviews

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What Students Say

She failed half my class for "plagiarizing"

COMM8 - 2.0 rating

She basically forces you to plagiarize on the final speech and you will automatically get an F in the class ,no matter how high your grade is, if you fail to cite properly

COMM8 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

58%

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Based on 45 grades
Most common grades:
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A+ (7)
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 51 reported grades
A: 12
A+: 7
B: 6
C: 5
Common Tags
Tough grader (16)
EXTRA CREDIT (12)
Participation matters (10)
Skip class? You won't pass. (9)
Clear grading criteria (6)
Tough Grader (6)
Hilarious (5)
Graded by few things (5)
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Reviews (107)
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COMM8
Apr 29, 2005

Class is fairly easy if you go to class and have a good group. She is VERY LIBERAL and makes that clear from her lectures.

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COMM8
Jun 22, 2005

Excellent teacher!!! she is funny and the lectures are very interesting. not much work in this class and if you do all your work and your speeches are fairly decent, you'll get a good grade.

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COMM8
Sep 1, 2005

The only thing i have to say that was negative was she JACKED me on my grade! I had As through the semester and ended with a C! wHAT THE HECK?

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COMM4
Oct 25, 2005

Watch out...even though she is super nice to you, you'll end up getting a bad grade with out knowing it. Shes a funny lady!

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COMM8
Apr 19, 2006

She fails people at random, watch out! I was doing great in her class, and was randomly failed and charged with plaigarism on a speech, even though I cited properly and still got an A on the speech itself. DO NOT TAKE HER!

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COMM8
May 18, 2006

Basically, she's obsessed w/plagerism,more than English professors!She'll kick you out the week before its over if you don't reference EVERYTHING!I got marked down for not referencing my own words and thoughts.Also,she doesn't profread your speeches to help you, only looks over certain lines, because she has 2 other jobs, like thats out problem!

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COMM8
Dec 6, 2006

No Comments

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COMM3
Dec 11, 2006

Well at first she was cool and shes a real funny lady but the last few weeks were tragic. If you dont reference every single sentence on your outline it will be plagarism. Things that wouldnt NORMALLY be identified as plagarism are to her. And you gotta make sure you only miss 3 of her classes and thats it. after that you're dunnzo.

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COMM8
May 11, 2007

Don't pay attention to the negative remarks about this teacher! she is by far the best com 8 teacher there is. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. A++++ teacher. THE BEST TEACHER!!! I've ever had at FRESNO STATE!! she is funny, not much work, and coming from someone that hates public speaking she makes it EASY!! YOu'll regret taking another comm 8 class, she is th

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COMM8
Nov 25, 2007

Don't take this teacher. She doesn't know how to grade. She's evil!

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COMM8
Apr 29, 2008

she is very strict on citations

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COMM3
Dec 8, 2008

She grades very harshly on speech outlines. The actual grade on the speech given is fair, it's the outline grade that fails your grade.She is very strict on plagiarizing. Also you need to know that even if it is your own knowledge that you are adding to the speech, you need to say it is your own knowledge or you will be marked off for not citing.

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COM3
Dec 12, 2008

I was shocked when I received my grade for my last outline. it was tragic. I had an A going into this and now I'm stuck with a low B. i asked my classmates and they are in the boat. I can't believe how crazy strick she is with citation. I reviewed the APA format and showed her some stuff to proved that I was right, but she doesn't care. I thou

2.0
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COM3
Dec 12, 2008

DO NOT TAKE HER if you care about your grade. She is really funny and nice to you. But in the end, you will get a big supprise. She is a "Extremist" for citation, much mor than English professors.

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COM3
Dec 12, 2008

She is only a part-time faculty, please don't help her become a full time. More victims will follow her steps.

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COM3
Dec 15, 2008

don't take this class if you're planning to past! you're justing wasting you're money, she is so strict on the outline, even if you're good at presenting yourself, you might score very low on the outline. Don't take her class!

3.0
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COMM8
Dec 17, 2008

She is kool at times but you should watch the outlines very carefully because she grades harder than a english teacher. Other than that she is hella funny haha. But at the same time, she grades hard so watch what you do in this class and pay attention.

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COMM3
Jan 3, 2009

It doesnt matter how good you do on the speechs, everything is about the citations. I was charged with plagerism after following her rules. DO NOT TAKE HER, she failed over half the class, and half the class was charged with plagerism. Not to mention the Final was on the book to which we never cracked during the year. She ruined my GPA!!!!!!!!!!

4.0
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COMM3
Apr 22, 2009

Scott is a really cool teacher. The other comments are right though, I "plagerized" by not quoting myself on late speech which sent my A all the way to a C for my final grade. Just take your speech to her before it's due so she can look it over. She is hilarious!!! You actually wanted to go to class. The bood isn't really needed, take good notes

2.0
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COMM5
May 6, 2009

I wouldn't recommend her. I took her and I put my all into the class and only got a c. I was really depressed about it because I am an A student. My GPA is shot.

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COMM5
Apr 14, 2010

She will not help you. She could care less how smart you are and will not mind giving you a C or lower. I DO NOT recommend her at all. I'll be retaking this class in fall with a different teacher thanks to her awful grade. Will ruin your GPA. BEWARE

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COMM5
May 18, 2010

This Professor is definitely a tough one.she doesnt put up with any crap. If you forget to submit work to her, you get a zero on it, little things she'll get you on and she doesnt give exceptions EVER!! shes a very cool hilarious teacher. Do all your work & dont miss class. I got an A. its not easy though. She was my FAVORITE teacher by far!

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COMM8
Jul 26, 2010

Do not take her! She grades too hard on the speech outlines! She wants everything perfect and is very strict on plagerizing! She failed me a few days before the semester was over because I didn't use quotes around a few words! And I've always been an A/B student! She's done that to MANY students! Don't take the risk!!

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COMMCOMM
Dec 16, 2010

Her class was not hard through out the semester. But when it came down to the last outline, she graded very strictly! according to her I plagarized && received an F. I went from a high A to a low B. Yet, I wasnt the only student in the class who had the same issue.

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COMM8
Mar 21, 2011

She started out as a really cool professor. Everything was really easy but when asking for help she wasnt too helpful. Was doing good in her class until the last assignment. Claimed I "plagiarized" because I didnt say what I wrote was coming directly from me. She gave more than 1/2 the class a D or F. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

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COMM3
May 9, 2011

Way too easy-going in class, then grades really really hard. All exams online: 50 questions, worth FIVE POINTS!! I used the book once, because of an exam, but otherwise a waste of money. Really nice, really funny, completely willing to answer questions, just grades surprisingly hard.

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COMM8
Nov 2, 2011

This professor is an odd one. She is really outgoing and interesting. She makes tons of jokes but we NEVER use the book. Tests are worth a few points and speeches are worth about 40 points. She tells you to do the outline one way then another. I am close to failing because of this nonsense. Take a different teacher if you want a good grade.

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COMM8
Dec 8, 2011

Really great professor. She is strict on the grading but you should have no problem if you attend class and prepare for your presentations. I would recommend her to anyone wanting to take Comm 8. Never missed a day of class and lectures were always interesting.

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COMM8
Jan 10, 2012

You should take her. She is willing to help her students if they ask. Presentations are easy.Her jokes make the class interesting.

5.0
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COMM8
Jan 17, 2012

This class is easy and she is a great teacher. She talks a lot but You will get an A. A lot of extra credit.

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COMM8
Jan 19, 2012

I really enjoyed being in her class. Her lectures were fun, not too long, and she jokes around. There are 3 overall presentations that aren't too hard but the last presentation did scare me with the whole plagiarism thing but she is willing to check your outline before turning it in. You don't need the book and tests are only about 3 points m/c.

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COMM8
Apr 18, 2012

So funny! Interesting and will keep you entertained. Attendance is mandatory but the class requires little work and she makes your speeches as stressless as possible

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COMM8
Nov 15, 2012

This class is easy! She's sooo funny! It's easy to listen to her lectures. You gatta go to class. Dont miss more than 5 days! Take advantage of the fun extra credit.

5.0
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COMM8
Dec 18, 2012

I highly recommend. Her grading is fair (100 points total) and attendance is required or else point will be taken away (5 days takes off a letter grade). Just show up for 50 minutes 3 days a week! The speeches are easy. The last speech is also easy just have her check your outline prior to make sure no plagiarism! Really fun environment.

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COMM8
Jan 15, 2013

Professor Scott was one of my favorites. She makes class fun, has a great sense of humor, and always returns emails quickly. As long as you attend class, take notes, and pay attention you will be fine. Grading is off of a scale of 100 points, so every point matters.Highly recommend.

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COMM8
Jul 10, 2013

Takes plagiarism very seriously will fail you if there is any type of plagiarism on the last presentation we had to do, her lectures were ok quick pace she always joked and told stories while in class which made it fun and interesting, attendance mandatory she calls role and at the end extra cred points for zero absent

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COMM8
Oct 8, 2013

Teacher Scott is a really nice teacher. She makes classes really easy and interesting with her funny jokes. She is also very clear about what she expects from the students, which makes the material way easier to understand. I didn't even have to take the final, because of how good I did during the speeches. Just put some work on them.

5.0
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COMM8
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2013

This class is really easy. Make sure you have a great outline because she does grade those pretty hard but overall one of my easiest classes. Shes really funny too. Also take advantage of each extra credit opportunity they are fun anyways and be creative ;)

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COMM8
Grade: B
Dec 26, 2013

She's very funny. Makes class and lecture fun. Easy class if do your work, try not to procrastinate. You have 3 speeches. Once your speech is over you sit back and was other present. The final speech is simple too, she's very helpful. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT. Grade is on a 100 point scale. You can only gain points or not get any at all. Take her.

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COMM8
Dec 30, 2013

She is really funny and nice! You only have 3 speeches :) Everything is fairly easy. Go to class and do the extra credit. Tests are difficult but online they are only worth 3 or 4 points, no big deal. The whole class is only worth 100 points. You only gain not lose. She's strict on layout of speech. All points add up!

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COMM8
Feb 26, 2014

3 speeches, really easy format! Make sure to get the outlines reviewed before your speech &you're sure to get an A. Do the extra credit!

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COMM8
May 1, 2014

Great professor! Her sense of humor keeps class fun! You work in groups for 3 speeches. Most of the work is independent. Super easy!! Highly Recommend! oh, don't buy the book. I didn't use it once

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COMM8
May 6, 2014

Grades harder than my previous English 10 professor. Even with providing great speeches and outlines, it will not be enough. I would NOT recommend taking this course with this professor unless you are asking for a C or B.

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COMM8
Grade: F
May 6, 2014

Hard grading professor, have to give awesome speeches to get an A. extremely strict on citing, people who dont cite properly on the last speech outline will fail the course. She will fail you even if its just a little citation error. you have to try hard to get an A. She doesnt care if you fail.3 speeches 2 exams 1 final. I Do Not Reccomended Her!

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COMM8
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2014

I don't really understand why some people rated this professor negatively. The material was actually very easy and is willing to help you if it is needed. Make sure your citing skills are up to par and if not she is willing to correct you and gives you very valuable information in the rough draft. I HIGHLY recommend her!

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COMM3
Aug 21, 2014

A great professor!!! Make sure that you cite all sources correctly, she takes this very seriously! She is hilarious and very clear on what is to be expected of students. Very helpful with all concerns. TAKE THIS CLASS! She's taught me so much, and an amazing professor

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COMM8
Grade: A
Oct 29, 2014

Professor Scott was the best! I enjoyed her class very much because her class is so fun and has a positive environment. She LOVES to make people laugh. Her assignments are clear and straight forward. She's tough on grading your presentations but she's always there to proof-read before it's due. Overall an awesome class.

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COMMUNICATION7
Grade: C-
Nov 3, 2014

She gets TOO Distracted. While she is trying to lecture you she will move on to a different topic and ends up not doing the whole lecture. Yes she gives you notes but lately she has lost a few pages from them. When you are on your phone she gets pissed if she sees it. Even though I was looking at the notes on my phone because it was on there. I

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COMM3
Grade: B
Nov 20, 2014

I love Professor Scott. I would definitely take another class with her. She is hilarious and loves candy crush lol. Great class the book is not necessary. She'll give you a handout with all the book notes and you just fill in the blanks (answers are in the class powerpoints). Midterm and final are super easy. Just have to give 3 speeches in class

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COME7
Dec 31, 2014

She grades the speeches really hard. The class is out of 100 points so every point counts so there isn't a lot of room for error. Her lectures didn't prepare you for the test at all. A lot of people dropped the class. I'd suggest talking another class that way you don't have to suffer through it like I did.

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COM7
Feb 2, 2015

This professor was unorganized. She was not clear on what she wanted us to do on our speeches. She is a very tough grader. She is very funny and nice. Attendance abousoutely matters will dock points if you miss a class.

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COMM8
Apr 25, 2015

OMG! She is the funniest professor ever. If I could have her as a professor again, I would. She was the my last class of the day and I swear I only showed up to class because she was hilarious. She makes you feel comfortable and she loves chihuahuas, if you have a chihuahua, she will want to see a picture!!! :)

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COMM8
Apr 25, 2015

I love Professor Scott. She is so hilarious! She is, by far, the best professor I have ever taken at Fresno State. I highly recommend her. She gets off track a lot with her hilarious stories. She gives you extra credit during your presentations and she makes you feel comfortable while presenting. TAKE HER and you won't regret it!!

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COMM8
May 8, 2015

Professor Scott one of the best professors I've had so far at Fresno State! She always had a "draft day" where you can ask for help before giving the speech. She always replies to your emails quickly, provides helpful feedback, and is hilarious! Make sure you attend class though, as participation does count towards your grade.

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COMM8
Grade: C
Nov 29, 2015

She is rude sometimes. She can be funny. Class was easy at first, but got really hard. Also a harsh grader. Would never reccommend.

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COMM8
Grade: C
Nov 29, 2015

Her class isn't the hardest class, but it is not a class I would recommend. She starts off the year very nice and then gets into this zone making you regret taking her class. She is something else, and she isn't clear about her work. She doesn't tell you how to do things, but expects you to know what to do.

3.0
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COMM8
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2015

Pros: 3 speeches, note outlines, passionate teacher, very kind and funny, online and open note quizes/tests (except final), fairly fast grader, Cons: Tough grader, at times unclear for what she wanted out of speeches, can sometimes go off topic Love the class and the teacher, would definitely take her class again.

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COMM3
Jan 21, 2016

Prof Scott is one of the best professors ive ever had. This is definitely not high school. She treats her students as adults and not children. She really wants to help her students learn, but she is not willing to help those that dont want to be helped. Shes one of the best professors ive had at Fresno State. Her class is worth taking.

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COMM8
Grade: F
Apr 25, 2016

Her class is easy and laid back until the last assignment where she will screw you over with a plagiarism charge that shell have no evidence to prove. She failed half my class for "plagiarizing". Just that one assignment happened to make or break your grade as well. Just keep that in mind

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COMM8
Apr 29, 2016

hoenstly, do every extra credit opportunity she offers. shes super nice and really funny. 3 speeches, 2 online tests, and one final. the last speech is pretty hard so make sure its your best one because she grades tough on the last one

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COMM8
Grade: A
May 19, 2016

Judith is pretty clear as to what she wants from her students when it comes to the speeches. There are 3 of them and if you follow the rubric and does what she asks then you can do well on the speeches. 2 easy online tests and a final. I took the tablet class and speeches were in video form so if you get nervous, this is the way to go.

2.0
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COMM8
Grade: F
Jun 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She basically forces you to plagiarize on the final speech and you will automatically get an F in the class ,no matter how high your grade is, if you fail to cite properly. This class was a joke and a waste of my time and she should stick to teaching about speeches instead of trying to be an english teacher.

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COMM8
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

Judith is a very good professor. Her grading criteria is very clear. It's an easy A as long as you try and don't slack off. There's only 3 speeches but the first two are in video form. The last one is in person and she does grade hard on it. But she offered extra credit on that one. The only thing I didn't like was the online quizzes.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
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COMM8
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This class was so easy, until the final speech. I had over 100% in the class, then was given an F on my last speech due to the fact that I cited sources wrong (even though she was the one that showed us how to cite sources). I would try and avoid taking her so this doesn't happen to you.

Tough Grader
5.0
2.0
COMM8
Grade: A
Jun 11, 2017
Would take again

Ms. Scott is so welcoming and is such a happy soul! Time goes flying in her class. She is very understanding. I missed my final speech of the semester due to an emergency hospitalization that I underwent so she allowed me to give my final speech to her alone in her office along w/ my paper and put the final online for me. She's the BEST !

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
COMM8
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

Her class includes two video speeches and a final speech. You have to be careful to not plagiarize or you will get a F. She grades sooo strict. But, BARELY goes over lectures. To the point where she said she hates giving lectures and skipped around. It makes her seem lazy most of the time. All the tests were online and open note.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
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COMM8
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

3 speeches total, 2 are video speeches & 1 is not. You have a group that you go up with every speech. Book was NOT used once. Have to do every speech in order to pass, just grades hard on the outlines but if you ask for help you will be fine. I'm a shy person &I passed with a B. Tests are a little hard but she offers extra credit that makes up.

Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
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COMM8
Jan 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is nice throughout the semester, loved that class, and I had an A until the very last speech where she gave me an automatic fail and a plagiarism charge for failure to cite things "correctly". She isn't clear on how she wants things done and is an extremely harsh grader.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
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2.0
COMM8
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 10, 2018
Would take again

You have 2 free abcences and once you miss 2 you get 10 points off every day you miss. 2 speeches are made in a video and one is infant of class. Lots of opportunities to do extra credit thought the semester. Her stories are very funny! Quizzes are online and when you have a quiz, you don't have class. Final is just grading someone else's speech.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
COMM8
Grade: C
Apr 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I thought this class was an easy A but I was mistaken. You are able to skip two classes or else you get points taken away and being late counts as an absence. I worked really hard on all of the projects I turned in yet still received a B or lower. She is really funny but when it comes to grading this class is no joke. The tests were super hard.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
1.0
COMM8
Grade: A
May 23, 2018
Would take again

Easy A. Show up and pass, lots of extra credit opportunities. 2 Speeches are on videos and 1 is infront of class with your group members, you are never alone.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
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4.0
COMM8
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Honestly this class is extremely hard. At the beginning of the course I thought it would be easy and that I would have no problem, but boy was I wrong. I chose to take the class and it was one the worst decisions I've ever made. Professor Scott is funny and has interesting stories, but her grading is extremely hard and isn't clear on what she wants

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
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COMM8
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Scott is very strict when it comes to grading and I would definitely go into her office hours when you need help. 2 video speeches and 1 in-person presentation. Test/quizzes are hard, some questions are not in the lecture notes. I would avoid if possible, choose her if it's your last choice. Side note, try not to miss class or -10 pt/day

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
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3.0
COMM8
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

3 chapter quizzes all online and not in class. 3-5 group projects/ individual. Plagiarism workshop required/grade. Very clear on what needs to be done. The final is a peer evaluations. Super easy A.

Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
COMM10
Grade: A+
Jun 1, 2020
Would take again

You only get 3 absences. Try your hardest in this class and you are guaranteed an A. Professor Scott is such a chill professor who cares about her students. She is very specific on what she wants, so do as she says! DO NOT PLAGIARIZE! She is very tough of plagiarism. You will fail class if you do so. Definitely recommend this professor.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
COMM8
Grade: C
Oct 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

strict when it comes to grading, can't slack on the video presentations that she gives you.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
COMM8
Grade: D
Dec 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend taking her. She would always find something wrong with everything for every project or assignment. The quizzes were easy just take notes. She didnt care if you miss the test, she wont unlock it for you unless its a valid excuse. She grades your projects and finds something to not like about it.

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COMM8
Grade: F
Dec 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I agree with others on here that said she is a harsh grader and is even more harsh on the final. She gave me an automatic fail and a plagiarism charge for not citing things properly on my paper. She is very picky and tough when it comes to citing your sources. This was my first time receiving an F in a class, all for not citing things her way.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
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COMM3
Grade: A+
Jan 21, 2021
Would take again

Doesn't give much work, only did 3 video presentations, different topics. Does not have class every day, instead, you do mini-quizzes, which makes up for attendance. Final was a retake of a mini quiz.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
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3.0
COMM344
Grade: A-
May 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She is super picky w everything in the videos, if you dont move your hands, if your crossed eyes (seems like youre reading I guess?), if you dont have enthusiasm, everything. Also not very understanding of personal situations, I wouldve thought she wouldve given were in a PANDEMIC, but I guess she doesnt care

Tough grader
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COMM8
Feb 24, 2022
Wouldn't take again

AWFUL teacher. She will teach you like trash if you're not perfect, she is picky and unreasonable. Her website format seems 20 years old and everything is due at 3 PM!!! DONT take her. She will barely let medical, or technology excuses pass you by. Your grades rely heavily on a group. Make sure you have people who work well with you. Mine didn't.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Tough grader
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1.0
COMM8
Feb 24, 2022
Wouldn't take again

She gives easier work for the first few weeks of the semester, but then will load you up for the rest of it, graded on a few projects. If your work wasn't PRISTINE PERFECT... you will get an F on that assignment. There is no middle-ground with this ruthless teacher. Stay away from her at all costs. . .

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
1.0
COM3
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2022
Would take again

Professor Scott was a very easy professor! You basically have to do 3 videos throughout the semester and the last video is your final which is a 8-10 minute video. Her class is 50 minutes long and she's pretty goofy. Would recommend!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
COMM8
Grade: A
Nov 4, 2022
Would take again

Judith Scott is an amazing ally to her LGBTQ+ students and evidently loves her job. She's really funny too! She's super flexible. For Comm8 at least, it was super easy. Just a few videos or speeches and you're good to go! Take this class if you're looking for the easy A1 GE Breadth requirement to fill up!

5.0
1.0
COMM8
Grade: A
Nov 4, 2022
Would take again

People in this professor's reviews be complaining about how picky she is on her assignments- that's her JOB. Communications entails your body language, how you talk, and how everything is phrased. Anyone complaining about it must have forgotten they're taking a COMMUNICATIONS CLASS... if she's critiquing you she's doing her job. Thats the point!!!

5.0
1.0
COMM8
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2022
Would take again

Professor Scott has been my favorite professor so far! She is very understanding, always respectful, and very funny! Literally all you have to do is follow the clear requirements that she gives you and she'll even give you extra credit for just meeting them. As someone who is very shy, I loved this class!

5.0
1.0
COM3
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2022
Would take again

100% recommend her class, 3 speeches through the whole semester, 6 quizzes. Make sure to attend every class, she grades on attendance. She grades hard because she wants things done a certain way, but if you watch the video and look at the outline example as well as the rubric you'll do perfectly fine. Make sure to turn things in on time too!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
COMM8
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2023
Would take again

Super caring professor! I had over a 100% to end. 3 video speeches and 2 of them you do with a partner or group. Super super easy class, no tests, just weekly quizzes and a few speeches. She does grade heavily on attendance so try not to miss class! Would totally take from her again :)

Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
COMM8
Grade: B
May 15, 2023
Would take again

Super Easy!! Only 3 videos class was online so we only had to show up in person to present our videos! There were chapter tests online but their essay just use the slides and doc she posts. Overall, she was super easy. Theres no final just a group rating.

2.0
5.0
COMM8
Grade: A-
Nov 13, 2023

Great professor, but extremely tough grader. Sometimes not clear in directions & then takes points off for it. Sometimes she doesn't put the due dates on canvas, and when you miss it, she doesn't let you retake the assignment. It goes as a 0. While most take it for GE Requirement, this class was more stressful than my other classes.

Tough grader
Group projects
3.0
3.0
COMM8
Grade: A
Nov 26, 2023

Overall, Professor Scott is a good teacher.

Participation matters
Group projects
4.0
3.0
COM3
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

This class was fairly easy if you do the work. You have to read the directions clearly because they are not always stated in class. I did not read it correctly once and I got a 0 on the assignment for not turning in part of the assignment since it was was stated in class.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
COM3
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 7, 2024

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS all assignments are due at 5pm she will not let you redo it, very inconsiderate that we have other assignments

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
COM3
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 26, 2024

Her class was very much lecture and test heavy She will not let you make up any assigments unless you have a doctors note and email it to her All of her assigments are open from 8-5 but she will change to 3-5 the futher the semester We also have to take videos and upload them to youtube along with present them in class. Overall find a new prof!!

2.0
5.0
COMM8
Grade: D+
Jun 17, 2024

Beginning the class, I thought I wouldn't have any problems, but then i realized that the majority of assignments were due while I was in another class, All assignments are opened at 8am and due at 3 p.m., no excuses. super tough grader too.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
5.0
1.0
COMM3
Grade: A+
Nov 5, 2024
Would take again

LITERALLY AMAZING, doing the bare minimum easily gets you over 100% in the class. Majority of the class is asynch or on zoom, and you only have to go in person to present. She's soo helpful and responds to emails very fast, can be a bit hard of a grader but throws you extra credit if you just follow the rubric. 10/10 I love her

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Online Savvy
1.0
4.0
COMM3
Dec 1, 2024

Her canvas is awful and confusing. The assignments don't show up on your canvas timeline, making you have to look through her syllabus everyday if you want to see any due dates. Everything is set up through her syllabus which was super annoying to navigate.

Tough grader
3.0
1.0
COMM8
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2024
Would take again

Professor Scott is a kind professor. Her class is very easy, but when she says every point matters, every point matters. She is a very strict grader and very strict when it comes to assignments. As long as you do what you have to WITH EFFORT, then u will pass with an A. Class is very light on assignments so try ur best on them and always b present

Tough grader
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
COMM8
Grade: D+
Jan 3, 2025

Worst professor I've ever had. I've never gotten less than a B and somehow she gave me a D+. I never turned an assignment in late but she gave me a 0 on an entire paper because it didn't upload correctly even though I fixed it before the due date.

Participation matters
2.0
5.0
COMM3
Grade: A-
Jan 15, 2025

Prof Scott is NOT lenient and her feedback is VERY unclear. I had to submit an article for an assignment. On my end, the image was clear, but on hers, it wasn't. So, she marked me down 10 points?? When I asked her about it, she said I wouldn't be able to make up for the points. But how was it my fault??

Tough grader
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
COMM8
Grade: B+
Feb 14, 2025
Would take again

Professor Scott is a tough but fair grader. While assignments can be challenging, engaging with the material and using resources like unstuckstudy for study prep can really help. Overall, a rewarding class if you're willing to put in the work.

1.0
5.0
COM3
Grade: A-
Mar 13, 2025

DO NOT take this professor. Her instructions are VERY unclear. She takes no excuses when having troubles on her zoom. She gives zeros that drop your grade tremendously. Makes no time to speak with students outside of class or office hours when we have questions about the grades she gives. She has very unrealistic expectations on her end.

Tough grader
Participation matters
3.0
3.0
COMM3
Grade: B+
May 2, 2025
Would take again

She can be a tough grader but as long as you follow the rubric you'll get a good grade. You only go to class to present otherwise you do quizzes online. there are 3 speeches, you record your speech and play it infront of your group in person while everyone else is on zoom.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
3.0
COM3
Grade: C-
May 7, 2025

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH THIS PROFESSOR. i have not needed to write a review about any professor until now. she is extremely unclear with instructions, because when you do follow instructions she ends up changing criteria expected once submitted. no make ups, can't login to zoom that's your problem and she easily gives out zeros on anything.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
COM3
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 26, 2025

I had to drop this class because of the inconsistency with the professor. She gives out criteria but once an assignment is submitted, frequently would change it and mark assignments down easily as a 0. Gave awful feedback and no help as how to do better on future assignments. She also would take off random points and gave no explanation as to why.

Tough grader
Group projects
2.0
2.0
COMM8
Grade: A
May 29, 2025

Professor Scott is a really nice professor, but she is also a pretty hard grader. She will give you a zero on a speech if you don't correctly follow the rubric, which can bring your grade down tremendously. This class was mostly online, as you only had to come to class if you were presenting a speech.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
3.0
COMM3
Grade: C
Nov 10, 2025

Her policy of late work (any of this sort) is clear but not in the sense of empathy for student's circumstances. There should be a level of neutral leniency when it comes to the work since not all students can fit within that 9hr gap, there's things needed to be considered especially when you don't take the time to really learn about your students.

Tough grader
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